Subrogation Litigation Associate Attorney

Orion Placement; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Orion Placement in Philadelphia is seeking an attorney with 2+ years of plaintiff-side litigation to own complex property-damage cases. You will take and defend depositions, develop strategies, and work with forensic experts and insurance professionals on high-stakes disputes.

We offer ownership of your docket, mentorship from seasoned attorneys, and substantial upside through performance-based compensation, with no billable-hour pressure in a highly collaborative team.

Qualifications

• Pennsylvania Bar admission is required.
• Minimum 2+ years of plaintiff-side litigation experience with deposition experience.
• Strong legal writing and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage and drive a docket of complex litigated matters involving large property damage claims.
• Take and defend depositions
• Develop litigation and recovery strategies
• Work directly with forensic experts and technical consultants
• Communicate with clients, opposing counsel, and insurance professionals
• Handle mediations, arbitrations, and trial preparation
• Push cases toward resolution or trial with minimal supervision
• Analyze liability, damages, and recovery opportunities
• Draft motions, pleadings, and other litigation documents
• Take ownership of files from inception through resolution

Skills

Legal writing

Communication

Independent file management

Litigation strategy

Negotiation

Education

Pennsylvania Bar admission

Job description

• Own high-value, complex litigation matters with real responsibility from day one
• Work on catastrophic property damage cases involving fires, collapses, product failures, and multi-million-dollar losses
• Enjoy a contingency model with significant earning potential and uncapped bonus upside
• Collaborate closely with experienced attorneys and technical experts in a highly specialized practice
• Receive mentorship while maintaining autonomy over your own cases
• Eliminate billable hour pressure and focus on results
• Be part of a close-knit team where your work has visible impact and your success is rewarded

Location

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. This is an on-site opportunity with occasional flexibility for one remote day per week. Our collaborative environment and hands-on teamwork create an atmosphere where attorneys learn, brainstorm, and win together.

Note

Candidates must be admitted to the Pennsylvania Bar and have 2+ years of plaintiff-side litigation experience along with deposition experience. We are seeking attorneys who thrive with ownership, enjoy solving complex technical issues, and are motivated by performance-based compensation.

About Us

We are a specialized litigation team dedicated to maximizing recoveries in complex property damage cases involving catastrophic losses and technical investigations. Our attorneys work closely with experts, move cases aggressively, and deliver exceptional results. We believe in rewarding performance, providing meaningful mentorship, and giving attorneys the opportunity to build successful careers with substantial upside. Confidential Employer.

Job Description

• Manage and drive a docket of complex litigated matters involving large property damage claims
• Take and defend depositions
• Develop litigation and recovery strategies
• Work directly with forensic experts and technical consultants
• Communicate with clients, opposing counsel, and insurance professionals
• Handle mediations, arbitrations, and trial preparation
• Push cases toward resolution or trial with minimal supervision
• Analyze liability, damages, and recovery opportunities
• Draft motions, pleadings, and other litigation documents
• Take ownership of files from inception through resolution

Qualifications

• Pennsylvania Bar admission required
• 2+ years of plaintiff-side litigation experience
• Deposition experience required
• Strong legal writing and communication skills
• Ability to independently manage files and move matters forward
• Comfortable handling conflict and advocating aggressively
• Trial experience is a plus
• NJ, NY, MD, or DE admissions are a plus
• Strong analytical skills and ability to understand technical issues

Why You Will Love Working Here

We offer a culture built around ownership, accountability, and collaboration. There are no billable hours and no layers of bureaucracy. You'll work directly with experienced mentors, gain significant responsibility early, and have a clear path to exceptional compensation based on your performance. Strong performers can earn well beyond their base salary while handling sophisticated and impactful cases.